Ramayana is a revered scripture of the Hindus worldwide. Various versions exist, depending on who wrote it and when. Tulsidasji’s Ramcharitramanas is also different from Valmiki Ramayana. Modern authors have given their own twist to this great story of Lord Ram and Lady Sita. Amish’s book “Scion Of kshvaku” is based on this great hindu…Read more Scion Of Ikshvaku by Amish Tripathi
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Myth = Mithya by Devdutt Patnaik
When I read Devdutt Patnaik first time through “Shiva to Shankara”, I was completely blown over by his interpretation and understanding of the Hindu culture. I understood that as the ancient people, what we follow is not a religion but is a “Way of Life”. No wonder, immediately after that what I got on my…Read more Myth = Mithya by Devdutt Patnaik
Kundalini – Aghora 2
After finishing the first book of the series, Aghora at the left hand of the god, my impatience to read the next one in the series was palpable enough to be noticed by my good friend. He let me borrow that and the next one week flew watching the world through the mystic eyes…Read more Kundalini – Aghora 2
Aghora at the left hand of God
The word is “Intrigued”, when I read this first of the trilogy. All parts of the trilogy make a flamboyant appearance on my book shelf now. Giving you a peep into my personal reader’s experience here for all the book lovers here. An aghori is a practitioner of Aghora, the spiritual discipline that takes Tantra…Read more Aghora at the left hand of God
Shiva to Shankara by Devdutt Patnaik
I for long have been a Hindu mythology lover and an ardent fan of Lord Shiva. Shiva is one of the principle deities in Hindu mythology and part of the supreme trinity of gods who look after the lifecycle of every human being from creation to destruction. Shiva has been idolised as a hermit, a…Read more Shiva to Shankara by Devdutt Patnaik
Chanakya’s chant by Ashwin Sanghi
For me as a profound reader of Indian mythology and Ancient history of India, this book came as a pleasant surprise. It was the first for me when I found something so well written that could be swing me back and forth in two very different times so effortlessly. It was almost a perfect setting…Read more Chanakya’s chant by Ashwin Sanghi
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